ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Reading Clinic has openings in its upcoming tutoring schedule starting Jan. 13.

The Reading Clinic, located in Williams Library on the NSU campus, is an after-school tutoring program providing literacy assessment and instruction for students in grades 1-12.

Education majors from the NSU Millicent Atkins School of Education provide these tutoring services, working one-on-one with students.

The Reading Clinic is open to all students whose parents feel they would benefit from it – whether they are reading… more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. –The South Dakota Board of Regents this week approved new academic programs for Northern State University to meet emerging workforce and economic development trends statewide. 

A graduate certificate in behavioral and justice studies at Northern will offer enhanced preparation for professionals working in counseling, police or law enforcement, social work, psychology, and related fields.

This certificate is intended as a stand-alone credential option for students who… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University Deputy Director of Athletics Zach Flakus announced his resignation Wednesday, after spending nearly 20 years with Northern.

Flakus has been named general manager of Jackrabbit Sport Properties (South Dakota State University) for Learfield/IMG College. He will start the position in January.

“My roles at NSU prepared me for this opportunity and I couldn’t be more grateful,” said Flakus. “Josh Moon and Dr. Downs’ leadership and vision have grown Wolves Athletics in ways many thought impossible.”

Flakus was… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A significant gift of $30,000 from Molded Fiber Glass Cos. will be used to create an outdoor art pavilion on the Northern State University campus.

The Molded Fiber Glass South Dakota Pavilion will be located east of Spafford and Dacotah halls. MFG CEO Richard Morrison and Aberdeen MFG Senior Vice President David Giovannini were on campus Monday to finalize the donation.

“I am delighted to present you with this,” Morrison told those attending Monday’s gathering, including NSU… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – On Saturday, Dec. 14, 83 students will graduate from Northern State University at its 2019 winter commencement.

The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. in the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center.

Delivering the commencement address will be NSU Associate Professor of English Dr. Lysbeth Benkert-Ramsussen. Student speaker will be NSU Student Association President Harrison Bruns. Longtime Aberdeen businessman and Northern supporter Patrick Teal will receive an honorary degree during the ceremony.

For more information, visit the… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – A local businessman and longtime supporter of Northern State University will be honored at this Saturday’s winter commencement ceremony.

Patrick Teal will receive an honorary degree at the ceremony, set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Johnson Fine Arts Center.

Teal attended Northern State College from 1973 to 1975. He worked while attending Northern, and soon chose to leave school to pursue his career. He started working part time for Tradehome Shoes in 1976.

Teal ascended quickly… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center will be adorned in holiday cheer as the NSU School of Fine Arts hosts its highly anticipated “Holiday Extravaganza” on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The concert will take place at 7:30 P.M. in the JFAC Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater.

Several additional activities are also planned for the evening, for which the public will want to arrive early to enjoy. Refreshments and music will greet the public throughout the beautiful JFAC lobby… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – From October 6-9, Northern State University’s Laci Hettick joined upcoming leaders of state and regional educational opportunity chapters at Yale University in New Haven, CT, for the Council for Opportunity in Education’s(COE) third annual Executive Leadership Institute for College Opportunity Professionals– a convening of leaders discussing how issues of economic inequality affect education.

The event was sponsored by the COE with the main goal of creating discussion on state and federal policy and focused on how to further the expansion of… more

Aberdeen woman is host mom to NSU international students

ABERDEEN, S.D. – Diana Osborne’s family is just like any other – except that her children happen to come from all over the world.

Theirs is a “Friendship Family,” part of a program coordinated by the Northern State University Office of International Programs. Through the NSU Friendship Family Program, international students spend time with a local family at least once a month and keep in contact… more

ABERDEEN, S.D. – “Visual Lit,” the senior art exhibition for Northern State University student Katie Olson, will be on display in Williams Library from Monday, Dec. 2-Saturday, Dec. 14.

A reception will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the library. While Olson’s artwork may appear to consist of many separate styles and techniques, all pieces share one common thread, according to her artist statement: They are woven from the threads of literature.

“Throughout history and up to the present day, written works have and continue to utilize a… more